May the FORCE be with you? A framework for ODRL rule compliance through evaluation

Usage control is central to decentralized data sharing, but implementers still lack a uniform way to interpret ODRL policies. This paper introduces FORCE, the Framework for ODRL Rule Compliance through Evaluation, to support policy development and improve understanding of evaluator outputs. FORCE combines a rigorously tested ODRL Evaluator with a Web playground for experimenting with specifications, software, and possible future standard features.